Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA vs Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Key Differences

  • Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA has a better weight (120g (4.2 oz) vs 540g (1.19 lb)).
  • Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA has a better length (36.5mm vs 117.6mm).
  • Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 has a better min focus distance (18 cm vs 35 cm).
  • Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 has a better max magnification (0.34x vs 0.12x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length35mm28-75mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements717
Optical Groups514
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/49f/22
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDDLVXD
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance35 cm18 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.34x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$799$799
Filter Size49mm67mm
Diameter61.5mm75.8mm
Length36.5mm117.6mm
Weight120g (4.2 oz)540g (1.19 lb)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo